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■(TB) 'Melanie'
1941, Hillson
'Melanie' (H. M. Hillson, R. 1941). TB. Midseason bloom. Color Class-S7M. Hillson, Schreiner 1941. Honorable Mention 1941. Synonym: Melaine.
NOTE: The addition of Schreiner as an introducer listed in Bull. A.I.S. 85:53 Apr. 1942.
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References:
| From Fairmount Gardens catalog, 1948: MELANIE (Hillson 1941) M. A tall orchid pink with greater depth of color than most in this class. The large flowers have good substance. The stalks are well branched. H. M., A. I. S. 1941. Per R. 88 1943. 45 in. $1.25 |
| From Milliken Gardens catalog, 1948: MELANIE (Hill) An excellent orchid-pink. It shows up splendidly in the garden and receives deserved attention. The flowers are large, substance firm, and stalks wei! branched. 3 feet plus. $1.25; 3 for $3.25. |
Culture
Quick Summary of Cultural Directions
FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
| Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
| PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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Melaine5.JPG | manage | 90 K | 23 Aug 2021 - 19:35 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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Melanie6BHI.JPG | manage | 2 MB | 17 Oct 2016 - 13:52 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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MelanieBkWBHI.JPG | manage | 4 MB | 17 Oct 2016 - 13:53 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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melanie1.JPG | manage | 659 K | 10 Jul 2018 - 20:15 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
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melanie2.JPG | manage | 623 K | 10 Jul 2018 - 20:18 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
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melanie3.JPG | manage | 567 K | 10 Jul 2018 - 20:19 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Nancy McDonald-The Pickle Barrel Collection. |
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melanie9.JPG | manage | 414 K | 07 May 2023 - 20:20 | TerryLaurin | Photo by Jeff Bennett-Dry Creek Garden |
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melanie_fl.jpg | manage | 44 K | 13 Aug 2012 - 04:30 | IrisP |
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